Awesome Couple,Great  Wedding, and an "Zuber Fantasztic"e Wedding Album. Enoy!

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Busy re-branding the studio name, and there are a few possibilities that have been offered.

So if any of you are keen to air your views which one you like best, let me hear it.

Here they are so far.

I had the privelege of capturing Trevor and Nadia's Wedding this weekend in Durban. My first Tamil Wedding, and it was an amazing experience.

The flight to Durban was uneventful, with the exception of  some  Lion supporters hugging “ Lion Teddy Bears”. After collecting the rent a car it was a quick stop at the Temple followed by a scouting session for suitable locations within close proximity to the Temple. The Temple had promise with various corners and architecture which suits my style, the Botanical gardens added a exotic touch while the salon where Nadia would be having her makeup done would add that “Chic” edge to it all.

Here are a few of my favourites from the day of which there were many. The last image reminds of one of those glitszy Hollywood shots of a star getting into her car. Love the colours.

Trevor and Nadia, many thanks for an awesome day and making me feel part of the family. Enjoy Zanzibar.

Best wishes.

Mario

 

Imagine having perfect and consistent colour in your albums? Well I have just tried out the new "Perfect Colour Software" from PROLAB Q-Photo here are a few samples from the album layout, to see more click on the slideshow, takes a few minutes to download 10mb in total. These images were taken straight out the camera then imported into "Perfect Colour" Software. No additional editing has been done. Pretty impressive!!   Click this LINK to see album layout.

 

 

 

 

Engagements shoots or fun "get together time"  shoots are fun and Quirky..

This is what happens on a Sunday morning, when you have a fun couple, loads of smiles and 2 red bulls later. Decided to add some commentary below each image.

Calling this my  " i LOVE YOU" moment, love the eye contact.

A bit of Retro, and an old 8mm movie camera.

For this image I decided to crop in camera and go for a close up, Love the eye contact.

Quirkiness Big Time, Went for a story line here, Boy meets girl. This one brings a smile to my face.

Formal portrait Time, extremely laid back.

Love the colours in this one.

Below: One of my Fav's from the day. Jason looks just so cool, while Michelle's looks just compliments the image. You Folks Rock! Thanx for a great time Michelle and Jason, Can't wait to shoot your folks wedding. Purple Socks, Wellies and " I can't wait to see the Dress".

Best wishes.

Mario

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Missing Entry.

Blogging is a great way to showcase your weddings and images that you have captured. Somehow I missed posting the images of Vanessa & John's wedding which took place at Misty Hills. I can't even blame it on Gremlins. 

Vanessa & John reside in the UK, their original venue actually burnt down a few months before their wedding and an alternative was quickly found. Talk about no pressure! :) The bridal party just rocked and sizzled, Alexa,Marina, Izan and Lila your dresses were sassy and ever so cool.

The ceremony took place outside on the lawns and was  atended by friends and family who travelled from various parts of the country to witness their wedding vows. Here are a few of my favs from their day.

Enjoy.

 

 

 

Fun, Funky, Energetic and a Vibey Couple make for some Sassy Images. That was pretty much how I would sum up their day.

I got to meet Louna and Tobie briefly  a few months back before they flew out back to the UK that same morning durring their engagement shoot. Well after months of planning,  the Big Day finally arrived and boy! was I in for a treat. Louna looked stunning and played the part while Tobie just looked so cool.

Louna's dress in case you folks were wondering was basically made a week before the wedding, no stress issues here and I must admit it was perfect. Everything about this wedding was just 120%  great couple, awesome weather and the food was simply delicious. I just love fresh ingredients, real cheese, and well prepared food. Venue in case you wondering Chez Charlene.

 

I could have photographed this couple all day long and the next . I have managed to whittle down a few images, I can't use the term my favourites cause there were just to many, so I randomly picked a few. Enjoy.

Honeymoon Destination??............Maldives, I am totally green with envy.

Best wishes.

Mario

 

PARTY TIME

 Living in a Crazy House has it's moments. My eldest son came home last week from varsity, and by chance informed mom that he will be going to classes as from Thursday as ZACEFRON,apparently is's Zacefron Day, or so they decided. Well Wednesday it was haircut day, or should I say straighten me out day, ( Kyron has curly hair), and frig I did not recognise my own son. Well at 10 in this evening I was interupted from my editing, sorry all my brides and grooms to take a few snaps of the New Zacefron in our household. Thank goodness this will only last until Friday> I hope!!!!

 

Above: The Zacefron setup, 3 x speedlights, 1x250w light, curtain as a backdrop exposure f10 @ 1/125 ISO 200 lens 24-70 f2.8 NikonD3, entire setup 5 minutes, waiting for Mr Zacefron 10 minutes :)

What a blast this Sunday turned out to be. Engagement shoots are Fun and this shoot was no exception. I decide to make use of some radical colours and what perfect backdrop than steel shutter doors. Who said that downtown is boring.

Pigeons featured ,  which is a story in itself. How do you coax pigeons from their roosts, How do you wake them from their afternoon Siesta's? Answer: Bird Seed, tons of the stuff and believe it or not you need to Honk you car horn. No Kidding it's the honest truth.

Here you go, some funky cools stuff from the day.

Tertia and Gerrie can't wait to shoot your wedding. Best wishes.

Mario

 

 

 

 

The history of the Wedding Cake goes back to the Roman era, which were loaves of bread stacked upon each other and the groom would then break a loaf over the Bride's head. Ouch! This symbolic gesture was done to bring good luck and prosperity to the couple.

A Wedding Cake can tell you loads of information, such as what kind of couple you are going to photograph. Yip! it's true. Now I have seen lots of wedding cakes, small ones, big ones and sometimes none at all. Where is all this leading to? You may be asking yourself. This weekend I had the privelege of capturing Craig and Cindy's Wedding at Bushveld Pond just outside Pretoria, and upon entering the reception venue there was this wedding cake ( traditional fruit cake with icing and an original Bride & Groom) set at the top. How cool was that, I haven't seen a traditional cake like that in yonks!  As Craig is a keen salt water flyfisherman, Cindy had one made up reflecting his interest as well as a subtle hint that she has found her man.

Cindy and Craig, you two were amazing and i had a total blast, the series on the Snooker Table came out amazing. Here are a few of my favs from the day. Enjoy Bazuruto, sipping Margerita's. awesome sunsets and of course each other.

Best wishes.

Mario

 

An Image that I am currently working on for a Canvas PRINT

 

Thought I would share a Fine Art Print

 

 Did a quick scan on the hard drive, and thought that I would share these two from Eleen and Phillip's Wedding which was held at Oakfield Farm last week Sunday. Enjoy.

Mario

 

Wedding Album Proof, 30x40 Designer Album